Rather than continue to lambast the Seattle Mariners, Seahawks, Blazers, Gonzaga Bulldogs, etc. for their ineptitude, let's focus on a few solid sports organizations:
NBA: San Antonio Spurs:
Joined the NBA in 1976-1977 after the demise of the ABA (American Basketball Association). Made the playoffs about 28 times or so. Reached the NBA Finals 5 times, winning 4 of them.
You never hear much about the Spurs in the off-season or even in the regular season, for that matter. Only in the playoffs, when it counts.
One other cool thing about the Spurs, the owner, Peter Holt, has contributed money to the Republican Party and the current Governor of Texas, Rick Perry.
NHL: Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings
Chicago has won 2 of the last 4 Stanley Cups. Since Rocky Wirtz assumed control of the team after the death of his father, the team has had a great turnaround.
Detroit has made the playoffs every year since 1990. They've won 11 Stanley Cups, only Montreal has more.
MLB: St. Louis Cardinals
Just win and have professional players and attitudes. Not to mention great fans.
NFL: New York Giants and New England Patriots
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
Mariners loss and mediocrity
After last night's meltdown in Massachusetts, I have come to the conclusion that the sports fans in Seattle are way too accepting of mediocrity, which further reinforces my decision to root for Chicago/Midwest teams. If we had an owner who gave a damn about the team, someone would have been canned last night or this morning. Not a player, a coach or GM or scouting director which would send a message to the Mariners and rest of the division that we won't put up with mediocrity.
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